The Mercer County Improvement Authorityevent offers children of all ages an opportunity to experience the vehicles that get the job done, including dump trucks and bulldozers.

“Everyone loves this popular event because it turns kids into participants instead of spectators as they get a chance to sit in the driver’s seat of these rigs,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “We owe a big thanks to our sponsors who donate time, funds and equipment year after year for this great family event.”

Dozens of vehicles, including fire engines, loaders and garbage trucks, will be on display, according to a county news release.County employees and owners of area companies will display their vehicles and will be on hand to answer questions—and to allow children to climb aboard.

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Robo Willie, the Mercer County Improvement Authority’s mascot, will be making a special appearance, along with Bob the Builder and Rivet of the Trenton Titans. Touch-A-Truck will also feature a food court and face painter.

New to the event this year will be The Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange. Families may bring their unwanted bikes and donate them to the club. Proceeds from the sale of the recycled bikes will help support the after-school programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Trenton and Newark. For more information on the program, go to www.BikeExchangeNJ.org.

Theevent will be held rain or shine.For more information,contact Brenda Ricci at (609) 278-8100.